Pollia pellita

Pollia pellita is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pisaniidae, the true whelks.^[2]

Pollia pellita is a species of marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pisaniidae, which encompasses the true whelks—predatory sea snails typically found in temperate and tropical waters. Members of this family are characterized by robust, spiraled shells and a carnivorous diet, often preying on other invertebrates. Pollia pellita, like other species in the genus Pollia, likely inhabits shallow coastal or subtidal marine environments, although specific ecological data on this species remains limited. Its shell morphology is presumed to follow the general patterns of the Pisaniidae family, exhibiting a sculptured, often patterned exterior which helps in camouflage and defense. These snails are an integral part of the marine food web, contributing to the ecological balance by both preying on smaller organisms and serving as prey to fish and other marine predators. The species was first formally described in scientific literature by Vermeij & Bouchet in 1998, contributing to the taxonomy and biodiversity records of marine mollusks in regions such as the Indo-Pacific. The length of the shell attains 26.7 mm.

This marine species occurs off New Caledonia.

• Vermeij G.J. & Bouchet P. 1998. New Pisaniinae (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Buccinidae) from New Caledonia, with remarks on Cantharus and related genera. Zoosystema 20(3): 471-485